Live commerce, or social commerce, refers to a combination of eCommerce and live streaming. Our addon provides the two types of streams 1. Live YouTube video stream and 2. Pre-recorded video stream. It allows businesses to showcase their products or services in real-time through live video broadcasts, while viewers can interact with the hosts, ask questions, and make purchases directly within the streaming environment. It's essentially a fusion of entertainment, engagement, and shopping.
Feature:
- Real-Time Interaction: One of the primary attractions of live commerce is the ability for viewers to interact with hosts and ask questions in real-time.
- Limited-Time Offers: The live format lends itself well to limited-time offers and flash sales, creating a sense of urgency and encouraging viewers to make quick purchasing decisions.
- Social Sharing: Viewers can share the live stream with their friends and followers, amplifying the reach of the event and potentially attracting new customers.
- Instant Purchase: Viewers can make purchases directly from the live stream interface, usually by clicking on the product being showcased and proceeding to checkout without leaving the stream.
- Social Proof: Viewer comments, reactions, and purchases during live streams serve as social proof, influencing others to make purchases.
- Live Streaming Integration: The addon could provide seamless integration with popular live streaming platforms, allowing sellers to broadcast their live commerce sessions on YouTube directly to their audience.
- Live commerce addon supports both CS-Cart Multivendor and CS-Cart Ultimate.
- YouTube Live stream: The addon provides the functionality to integrate the live YouTube video to your store.
- Pre-Recorded: The Addon allows you to pre-recorded stream video functionality
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the Live Commerce add-on on my CS-Cart store?
Live Commerce installs through the standard add-on upload in your CS-Cart admin panel, the same way as any other add-on. Ecarter provides installation documentation and hands-on help if you get stuck during setup.
Which CS-Cart versions and editions does Live Commerce support?
The add-on is built for CS-Cart and works across editions such as Standard, Plus, Ultimate, and Multi-Vendor. Share your exact CS-Cart version when you order and we'll confirm compatibility before you install.
Who maintains the add-on, and will it keep working after I upgrade CS-Cart?
Live Commerce is developed and supported by Ecarter Technologies, with support for future CS-Cart versions. You can reach us by email for help, and an SLA-backed retainer is available if you need guaranteed response times.
Can you customise Live Commerce, for example the stream types or the in-stream purchase flow?
Yes. The add-on ships with both live YouTube streaming and pre-recorded video streaming plus in-stream purchasing, and we can make custom changes to fit your store on request. Send us your requirements and we'll scope the work.
